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DUTY LOCATIONS:

Many vacancies in the following location:West Point, NY United StatesView Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

All interested candidates. You must be a US citizen to be considered for this position.

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members? Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Come work for the Department of Defense Education Activity, Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools at West Point, NY.

The Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) is currently accepting applications under examining authority of 10 U.S.C., Section 2164, for position(s) in DDESS Schools. This vacancy announcement may be used for the purpose of filling multiple temporary, intermittent, on-call seasonal positions for School Year 2012-2013.

The purpose of this position is to provide instructional services to students, grades Pre K-12, as a substitute for the regular teacher.

Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university will be titled Substitute Teacher.

This is an Excepted Service Position.

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KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

You must meet the Selective Service requirement

You must submit your complete application and all supporting documents

You must complete the questionnaire and/or knowledge, skills &

abilities/competency statement

You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination

DUTIES:

The substitute teacher replaces the classroom teacher. The substitute teacher plans, organizes, and presents information and instruction which helps students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their educational and social development; has an instruction which is compatible with the school and system-wide curricular goals; interacts effectively with students, co-workers, and parents; carries out non-instructional duties as assigned and/or as needed; adheres to established laws, policies, rules, and regulations; and follows a plan for professional development. The substitute teacher reports to and is supervised by the principal.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Substitute Teacher: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants who hold a Bachelor's degree can be considered for and hired for the Substitute Teacher position. Please note you must submit a copy of your official transcript.

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HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Applicants will be rated on an evaluation of the applicability and extent of their experience, education, or training. Applicant-initiated information will be the sole basis to determine qualification for employment. Annotate N/A (not applicable) for those items in the application that do not apply unless instructions indicate otherwise. Failure to furnish complete, accurate, qualification information may lead to loss of employment and will not be a basis for grievance or appeal.

BENEFITS:

For positions with intermittent work schedules or temporary appointments lasting less than one year, benefits may not be authorized.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Positions under this announcement will be filled by appointment in the Excepted Service.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP): You may be eligible for MSP if you are the spouse of an active duty military member and you are ranked among the Best Qualified for this vacancy.

If you are selected for this position and are not a current DDESS employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-Verify' system. Federal law requires DDESS to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies within eight (8) Federal government work days as a condition of continued employment.

All selectees will be subject to a background investigation that must be favorably adjudicated.

Condition of Employment: Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer as a condition of employment, reassignment, or promotion, in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14-R.

HOW TO APPLY:

Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Monday, December 17, 2012.

Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.

Step 1: Create USA Jobs account, including resume and saved documents. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of compentency that is indicated by the content of your resume.

NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:

-- Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.

-- Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employers name and address, supervisors name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

-- Highest level of education completed.

-- Job-related training courses (title and year).

-- Job-related skills.

-- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).

-- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).

Step 2: Answer vacancy questionnaire. Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.

Step 3: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the second submission will overwrite the first submission.

-- Eligibility documentation (SF-50, DD-214, etc.) - If applicable to youEligibility documentation may contain: Copy of latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, if applicant has current or previous Federal civil service experience.

Photocopy of all OFFICIAL college/university transcripts (front and back) with announcement number stated on them. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts (front and back) for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will be removed from the application and will not be considered. (Transcripts must be in English.)

Applicants requesting Military Spouse Preference (MSP) must submit the following documents along with their completed application:a. Military Spouse Employment Request Form (Form available online at: http://www.am.dodea.edu/ddessasc/employment/MSPRequestFormNov05.DOCb. A copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station orders indicating authorization of dependent travel.c. Copy of marriage certificate

Applicants claiming 5-point veterans preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (copy member 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Applicants claiming 10-point veterans preference must submitt DD-214 and Standard Form 15, form available online under forms at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf. Application for 10-Point Preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the SF-15. Lack of supporting documentation will result in the agency's inability to recognize veteran status for this announcement.

Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.